Lawson
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $26.01 - $32.51 /hour

Temporary Full-Time position until approximately December 31, 2028, (with potential for renewal), subject to the availability of work.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Dr. Michael Silverman in the role of the Research Lab Technician 1 in Microbiology/Infectious diseases. This position will assist the Department of Infectious diseases to implement investigator initiated sponsored clinical trials. Responsibilities include study participant recruitment and screening, documenting processes and procedures, manufacturing capsules, performing quality control using standardized techniques in the lab. Communicating and maintaining lab records, lab purchases, maintaining lab stocks and equipment. Conducts routine quality analysis, literature searches and assists with preparing documents. Responsible for providing administrative support and other duties as required by the research team.

The incumbent will maintain certification in:
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ICH, GCP
WHMS training
Shipping of Dangerous Goods training (TDG/IATA)


Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical laboratory technology, microbiology, biochemistry
• Requires excellent interpersonal, organizational and planning skills to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and can deal with confidential matters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively general and scientific information both verbally and in writing at all levels
• Good judgement, focus and attention to details, initiative, tact and professional attitude in the workplace
• Adaptable, flexible and resourceful. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Laboratory skills in microbiology/ biochemistry/molecular biology

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in health-related field or equivalent qualification
• Lab experience in a pharma biotech industry desirable
• Training in ICH/GCP and GMP guidelines.
• Experience with regulatory document preparation
• Phlebotomy experience desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing